Handout
Kansas Historical Society

From Far Away Russia: Russian Germans in Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the immigration of Russian-German people to Kansas.
Handout
Kansas Historical Society

From Far Away Russia: Russian Germans in Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the immigration of Russian-German people to Kansas.
Interactive
Curated OER

National Geographic for Kids: Find People and Places: Russia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Russia! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Map of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of Russia.
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Russia Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
The national flag of Russia, the largest country in the world by land area.
Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Crimea M Ps Vote to Join Russia

For Students 2nd - 5th
Article reports on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Map of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A map featuring Russia and its neighboring countries.
Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
This outstanding collection of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of the Soviet Union as well as the former Soviet Republics, and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief...
Handout
Other

Arctic Voice: Geographic Exploration in Northern Russia (18Th Through 20th C)

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting article about the exploration and mapping of the Russian Arctic and the men who were involved. The mapping process evolved over several centuries.
Handout
AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Russia: Communist Threat, 1945 63

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the communist threat in Singapore in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Examines communist influence, leaders, and the response to each.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Pamirs Adapt to Life Without Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A February 2005 examination of the effect of the Russian pull out on the Pamir mountain region of Tajikistan. Provides links to related subjects.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Georgia's Nato Bid Irks Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A November 28, 2006 examination of the worsening relations between Georgia and the Russian Federation stemming from Georgia's efforts to join NATO.
Primary
Other

Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Allies Patriotic: Warloans Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief discussion of Russian war loans with examples of propaganda postcards used to pressure citizens to donate their savings to the war cause.
Website
Other

Institutes of Biblical Law in Russia: The Balkan Wars and World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides brief information on the First Balkan War, the Second Balkan War, World War I: early successes, stalemate and demoralization, and capitulation and settlement.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Cool Not Cold Russia's New Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A June 2007 analysis of the hardening of Russian foreign and domestic policy by Paul Reynolds, a BBC world affairs correspondent.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Britain, Russia Square Off in Spy Case

For Students 9th - 10th
A May 2007 new report from the BBC on the smoldering dispute between British and Russian authorities over the poisoning of former KGB and agent Alexander Litvinenko and British demands for the extradition of his accused killer.
Handout
BBC

Bbc News: Timeline Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Important events in Russian history from the year 1237 to the year 2007 are presented in timeline form.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Global Gateway: Meeting of Frontiers

For Students 9th - 10th
From cossacks to cowboys, this Library of Congress special online collection looks at American westward exploration and expansion, and Russia's eastward reach into and conquest of Siberia. Includes historical information and timelines,...
Article
CNN

Cnn: Former Russian Leader Yeltsin Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
Relays the story of the death of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin who at age 76 died from heart failure on 4/23/07. Discusses highlights of his years as President and links to many other articles relating to him.
Website
Other

The Corner: National Rivalries

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses two kinds of nationalism which arose in Europe in the 19th century, nationalism in Germany, nationalism in Italy, nationalism in Austria-Hungary, nationalism in Russia, the Treaty of Paris and Russia, nationalism in France, and...
Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Cuban Missile Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] After reviewing documents related to United States and Soviet Union national leadership, young scholars will discuss the reasons Russia extracted their missiles from Cuba.
Website
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

This Is Finland: History

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive collection of links to resources covering the history of Finland. Includes historical timelines, World War II, relations with Russia, historical sites, history of special fields, urban history, and maps and documents.
Article
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Cold War: How Did It Start? How Did It End? [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing 45 years of the Cold War between Russia and the U.S. Questions for discussion and small group activity.
Website
PBS

Pbs: Faberge Eggs: Mementos of a Doomed Destiny

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting site that chronicles the history of Faberge Eggs, the life of Peter Carl Faberge, and where his inspiration came from. Also provides background on the history of Nicholas II and his reign as the czar of Russia. Many...

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